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From Sanctuary to Digital Gateway: The Story of the Rosa Parks Computer Learning Lab
For more than five decades, J.W. James AME Church has served as a cornerstone of faith and community in Maywood. In partnership with Quilt Corporation NFP and Cook County Digital Equity, the church opened the Rosa Parks Computer Learning Lab in February 2026 to expand digital access and opportunity for residents. Supported in part through the IMPACT Small Grants Program, the initiative provides technology access, digital skills training, and community support. The opening celebration also included the distribution of more than 100 laptops, highlighting a collaborative effort to bridge the digital divide and invest in Maywood’s future.
ROC ED’s AR Project Connects Southland Residents to Local History and Digital Literacy
River Oaks Community Education and Development Corporation (ROC ED), a key member of Cook County’s Digital Equity Action Committee, is using cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) tech
Forest Park Partnership Builds Digital Confidence Through Community, Storytelling, and Resilience
A powerful partnership between Growing Community Media (GCM), the Forest Park Public Library (FPPL), and
HANA Center’s Digital Skills Program Empowers Korean Immigrants in the Northwest Suburbs
HANA Center is advancing digital equity for Korean immigrant communities in Cook County through its revived Tech to Connect and Thrive (TCT) progrStories
HANA Center’s Digital Skills Program Empowers Korean Immigrants in the Northwest Suburbs
HANA Center’s Tech to Connect and Thrive program empowers Korean immigrants in Cook County with hands-on digital skills training—taught entirely in Korean. From smartphone basics to job search tools, the program helps seniors stay connected, independent, and informed.
Forest Park Partnership Builds Digital Confidence Through Community, Storytelling, and Resilience
A unique partnership is helping older adults in Forest Park gain digital skills and confidence through hands-on classes, community storytelling, and access to devices. By spotlighting real-life learner journeys, the program is fostering connection, resilience, and a stronger, more digitally inclusive community.
ROC ED’s AR Project Connects Southland Residents to Local History and Digital Literacy
ROC ED is blending digital inclusion with local history through an immersive AR/VR project that brings Cook County’s Underground Railroad sites to life. Designed for underserved Southland communities, the initiative builds digital skills while celebrating Black heritage—empowering residents to learn, connect, and thrive through emerging technology.